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non-Legislative powers |
everything but Writing laws
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18 expressed powers
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clauses
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Implied powers
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Not listed in the constitution and is given to us because of the elastic clause
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Strict interpretation |
Only what’s in the constitution
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Loose interpretation
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Read between the lines assuming, loop holes, leeway
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Powers of the houses
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they can investigate, propose amendments, impeachment house bring charges senate holds trial, and Something happens with the vice president then the press. can nominate someone but be approved by both houses
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Amendment 27
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was put into place in 1992 can give itself a pay raise
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Executive privilege
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president does not have to be honest when it apples to national security
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Election 1800
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The tie between Jefferson and burr which passed the 12 amendment Vp and P will run on the same ticket and that No majority in the electoral college then the house chooses the P senate chooses VP
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Article 1
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Congress
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According to constitution, we have a Bicameral legislature |
two houses Senate and the house of representatives
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Three reasons for Bicameral
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We were afraid of the king, Liked parliament, Wanted to make people happy after The Great compromise
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House of representatives
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Based off of Virginia Plan
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Senate
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Based off of New Jersey Plan
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Virginia plan
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Based on Population
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New Jersey |
Equal reps.
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100 Senators
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2 for each state
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How many reps in house of rep
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Always 435 Representatives in the house of representatives
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The house
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Everyone is up for reelection at once
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Senate
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1/3 of it is reelected every 6 years
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Checks and balances
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congress request money and To bring charges against
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Appropriation bill
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congress request money
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Impeach
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To bring charges against
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what do House of representatives do for an empeaching
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Bring charge against
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what do Senate do for an empeaching
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Holds trial
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Constituents
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Someone who is represented by a politician in the house and senate
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Term |
How long you serve
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when terms start
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According to the 20th amendment all terms start on Jan. 3rd
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The senates terms last for how long
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6 years
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The Houses terms last for how long
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2 years
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Session
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The first half of term (1 year)
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Convene
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To begin
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Adjourn
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To end
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Recess |
To break
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Appropriation Bills |
congress request money |